Mexico City is heading into a packed stretch of diplomacy and global attention, and President Claudia Sheinbaum is brushing off concerns that domestic unrest could interfere with it. It’s still early in her presidency, but she’s already been on the move quite a bit, and now she’s preparing for a trip to Spain later this week.
Speaking Monday during her regular morning press briefing, Sheinbaum also addressed Mexico’s foreign policy stance and commented on a growing public exchange between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
“As you know, Mexico’s position is always what our constitution stands for. Mexico’s foreign policy is an example to the world,” she said.
“And we follow it to the letter of the law,” Sheinbaum said, explaining that her government is in favor of people’s right to self-determination, the principle of non-intervention and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“And that will always be our position,” she said.
Sheinbaum also acknowledged recent US-Iran talks held in Pakistan over the weekend, noting disappointment that no agreement was reached to fully end the conflict.
Attention at the briefing also turned to comments involving Trump and Pope Leo XIV. Sheinbaum was asked about the back-and-forth between the two figures and responded by highlighting the pontiff’s messaging.
“The Pope has been constantly calling for peace, which is something that we praise,” she said.
“… It’s a very Christian position,” Sheinbaum added.
Trump had criticized the pope in a social media post Sunday, calling him “weak on crime,” “terrible for foreign policy” and “weak on nuclear weapons.” Pope Leo responded Monday, saying he has “no fear of the Trump administration,” and added that he believes “in the message of the Gospel, as a peacemaker.”
Domestically, Sheinbaum was asked about the upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup, which is set to begin in just over eight weeks, with matches scheduled in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. A reporter raised the possibility of increased protests in the lead-up to the tournament, including from metro workers and other groups.
“There won’t be any problem at the World Cup, none,” the president responded.
“Now, Mexico is a free, democratic country,” she added.
“Regardless of international events, we guarantee the right to protest, the right to free speech,” Sheinbaum said.
“We’re always going to guarantee that,” she said, adding that authorities engage with demonstrators and respond to “legitimate” demands.
Speaking Monday during her regular morning press briefing, Sheinbaum also addressed Mexico’s foreign policy stance and commented on a growing public exchange between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
“As you know, Mexico’s position is always what our constitution stands for. Mexico’s foreign policy is an example to the world,” she said.
“And we follow it to the letter of the law,” Sheinbaum said, explaining that her government is in favor of people’s right to self-determination, the principle of non-intervention and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“And that will always be our position,” she said.
Sheinbaum also acknowledged recent US-Iran talks held in Pakistan over the weekend, noting disappointment that no agreement was reached to fully end the conflict.
Attention at the briefing also turned to comments involving Trump and Pope Leo XIV. Sheinbaum was asked about the back-and-forth between the two figures and responded by highlighting the pontiff’s messaging.
“The Pope has been constantly calling for peace, which is something that we praise,” she said.
“… It’s a very Christian position,” Sheinbaum added.
Trump had criticized the pope in a social media post Sunday, calling him “weak on crime,” “terrible for foreign policy” and “weak on nuclear weapons.” Pope Leo responded Monday, saying he has “no fear of the Trump administration,” and added that he believes “in the message of the Gospel, as a peacemaker.”
Domestically, Sheinbaum was asked about the upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup, which is set to begin in just over eight weeks, with matches scheduled in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. A reporter raised the possibility of increased protests in the lead-up to the tournament, including from metro workers and other groups.
“There won’t be any problem at the World Cup, none,” the president responded.
“Now, Mexico is a free, democratic country,” she added.
“Regardless of international events, we guarantee the right to protest, the right to free speech,” Sheinbaum said.
“We’re always going to guarantee that,” she said, adding that authorities engage with demonstrators and respond to “legitimate” demands.
